Program at a glance
Credential
Certificate
Work experience
None
Study options
Full-time
Part-time
Open to International
Yes
Area of study
Length
varies
Learn English
If you are learning English as an International language, this program is for you!
Start in September, January, March or May!
Become more confident listening, speaking, reading and writing English. Everyone is different, so we offer eight levels of English as a Second Language (ESL) training to choose from.
Learn at your level
If you're a beginning or pre-intermediate student, you will start with listening and speaking skills and an introduction to reading comprehension and written composition.
More experienced English language learners will take more advanced courses, to prepare for college and university level programs or to develop professional English skills for the Canadian workplace.
English Language Programs
Basic English as an Additional Language
English for Academic Purposes, Certificate
Join an Info Session!
Topic: Camosun College English Language Development Information Session
Time: Coming Soon!
Our instructors are highly qualified and committed to providing a friendly and caring learning experience in an adult environment.
We understand the pressures and challenges of learning a new language.
Our scheduling is flexible to fit your busy life: full-time, part-time, at your own pace; day or evening; all year round.
There are English Help Centres staffed with expert language tutors, multi-media computer labs and a variety of other support services to help you succeed. You’ll be a part of our campus community and meet new friends.
What you'll learn
Current students wanting information about your program, go to student planning in myCamosun.
What to expect
Courses begin in January, March, May, and September. The schedule is flexible to fit your busy life: full-time, part-time, at your own pace; all year round.
View all of the English Language Development courses
Electives
Get a little extra training where you need it the most. Our elective courses give you some extra pronunciation and grammar practice when you are in ELD or other college courses.
Support
ELD Help Centre
The ELD Help Centre offers assistance with your English skills. You can meet one-on-one with an Instructional Assistant (IA). Our friendly IAs can also help you with getting onto D2L (your online course), finding books, computer help and everything and anything to make your experience at Camosun ELD enjoyable!
Where do you find the ELD Help Centres?
- Lansdowne campus, Ewing 202
- Interurban campus, Centre for Business and Access (CBA) 160
Computer Help
Find lots of useful videos about how to use the computer and different keyboard shortcuts. Computer tips & tricks
Related link
Admission Requirements
Ready to get started? Get your application in for the September, January or May intake.
Information Session
We suggest that you attend an English Language Development (ELD) information session to understand our program
English Language Requirements
All students need to take an ESL/ELD Assessment
Applicants can also provide:
BC Grade 11 or 12
Canadian Language Benchmarks Placement Test (CLBPT) from the last 2 years
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic from the last two years
Test of English as a Foreign Language IBT (TOEFL) from the last 2 years
An ESL course from another BC college
Make an appointment for a test
When you apply you will need to submit proof that you meet the pre-requisites requirements or complete an English Language Placement Assessment.
Tip: Where a letter grade is specified, you must have proof of that grade or higher.
Registration
Below are some resources to help you with the registration process.
If at any time you need help from a person, please do not hesitate to call ELD Registration:
How to Make a Profile on the Education Planner BC Website
This is for new students only. Make a profile before your register.
How to find your student number(C# or Student Identification (ID))
Getting your Camosun Password (for setting up your Camosun password for logging into myCamosun and D2L)
Using myCamosun to Register
Our Teaching Staff
Camosun College is fiercely proud of the excellent quality of its instruction. Our teaching staff are experienced, inspiring and supportive of our students’ individual journeys.
Faculty/staff profile
![Kirsten Bunton](/sites/default/files/2021-02/bunton-kirsten.jpg)
Kirsten Bunton
Co-Chair, English Language Development
buntonk@camosun.ca
250-370-3376
Ewing Building
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Faculty/staff profile
![Beth Konomoto](/sites/default/files/2021-03/Konomoto-Beth_0.jpg)
Beth Konomoto
Instructor, Basic ESL, English Language Development
konomotob@camosun.ca
250-370-4937
Centre for Business and Access
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Faculty/staff profile
![Gillian Atkinson](/sites/default/files/2020-12/ACS-GillianAtkinson.jpg)
Gill Atkinson
Instructor, English Language Development
atkinsong@camosun.ca
250-370-3672/4931
Ewing Building and Centre for Business and Access
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![null](/sites/default/files/2021-02/no-image_0.jpg)
Faculty/staff profile
![Pei Mei Chia](/sites/default/files/2020-12/ACS-PeiMeiChia.jpg)
Pei Mei Chia
Co-Chair Basic ESL, English Language Development
chiapm@camosun.ca
250-370-4945
Centre for Business and Access
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Faculty/staff profile
![Sandra Christensen](/sites/default/files/2024-08/S.%20Christensen%20pic.jpg)
Sandra Christensen
Instructor, English Language Development
christensens@camosun.ca
250-370-3983
Ewing Building
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![Aleah Gustafson](/sites/default/files/2021-05/Aleah-Gustafson.jpg)
Aleah Gustafson
Instructor, English Language Development
GustafsonA@camosun.ca
250-370-3496
Ewing
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![Laura Hadwin](/sites/default/files/2020-12/ACS-LauraHadwin_0.jpg)
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![null](/sites/default/files/2021-02/no-image_0.jpg)
Trish Hannigan
Instructor, English Language Development
HanniganP@camosun.ca
250-370-4916
CBA
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![Judith Hunt](/sites/default/files/2021-01/ACS-JudithHunt.jpg)
Judith Hunt
Instructor, English Language Development
huntj@camosun.ca
250-370-3469
Ewing Building
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![Lynnea Jackson](/sites/default/files/2021-01/ACS-LynneaJackson.jpg)
Lynnea Jackson
Instructor, English Language Development
jacksonl@camosun.ca
250-370-4971
Centre for Business and Access
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![Diana Kohl](/sites/default/files/2021-01/ACS-DianaKohl.jpg)
Diana Kohl
Instructor, English Language Development
kohld@camosun.ca
250-370-4931
Centre for Business and Access
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![Debra Lewis](/sites/default/files/2021-01/ACS-DebraLewis.jpg)
Debra Lewis
Instructor, English Language Development
lewisd@camosun.ca
250-370-3384
Ewing Building
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![null](/sites/default/files/2021-02/no-image_0.jpg)
Patrick Maguire
Instructor, English Language Development
MaguireP@camosun.ca
250-370-3496
Ewing
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![Sarah McCagherty](/sites/default/files/2023-01/Sarah%20McCagherty%20headshot%20large.jpg)
Sarah McCagherty
Multilingual Support Specialist for HHS and T&T, ELD Departments
mccaghertys@camosun.ca
250-370-4969
Centre for Business and Access
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![Cristina Petersen](/sites/default/files/2022-10/Headshot_Cristina%20Petersen.jpg)
Cristina Petersen
Instructor, English Language Development
petersenc@camosun.ca
250-370-3194
Centre for Business and Access
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![null](/sites/default/files/2021-02/no-image_0.jpg)
Sian Prytherch
Instructor, English Language Development
prythes@camosun.ca
250-370-4948
CBA
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![null](/sites/default/files/2021-02/no-image_0.jpg)
Lisa Robertson
Instructor, English Language Development
RobertsonL@camosun.ca
250-370-4952
CBA
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![null](/sites/default/files/2021-02/no-image_0.jpg)
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![null](/sites/default/files/2021-02/no-image_0.jpg)
Carolyn Sadowsky
Instructor, English Language Development
SadowskyC@camosun.ca
250-370-3654
Ewing
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![Leigh Sunderland](/sites/default/files/2021-01/ACS-LeighSunderland.jpg)
Leigh Sunderland
Instructor, English Language Development
sunderlandl@camosun.ca
250-370-4944
Centre for Business and Access
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![Nick Travers](/sites/default/files/2022-09/Nick%20Travers.jpg)
Nick Travers
Instructor, English Language Development
traversn@camosun.ca
250-370-4973
Centre for Business and Access
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![Tony Vernon](/sites/default/files/2021-02/vernon-tony.jpg)
Tony Vernon
Instructor, English Language Development
vernona@camosun.ca
250-370-3982
Ewing Building
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![Elizabeth West](/sites/default/files/2021-02/West-Elizabeth.jpg)
Contact information
English Language Development
We want to hear from you!
International students contact Camosun International